The female faces of the Cootamundra Shire Council were more than happy to have their photo taken at the Cootamundra Shire Council Picnic Day held at Jubilee Park last week.

Pictured (from back left) are Nikki Ricketts, Stephanie Reid, Judy Jordan and Tegan Everett, (front) Dina Johnston from the United Services Union who supported the day, Jean Guthrie and Marianne McInerney.

GIRLIE WEEKEND

It was a ‘girls only’ trip to beautiful Bright over the long weekend when Danielle Phillips, Sue Rudd, Fiona Levett and Natalie Deep set off from Cootamundra. They report on having had a terrific time exploring all the ‘delights’ of the Bright/Beechworth area and a leisurely drive home with many stops, capped off a first-class few days away.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

The residents of the Cootamundra Retirement Village will TODAY have fun celebrating the birthday of staff member Lesley Derham. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LESLEY.

AND, a little belated BUT happy birthday to lovely ladies Rachel Fitzgerald and Lynne Warton who were ‘birthday girls’ on Saturday last October 10.

BELLA’S ARRIVAL

Very proud grandfather Ian Vesperman is pleased to announce the arrival of his granddaughter Bella Sue. Bella was born on Thursday, October 8 to thrilled first time parents Kylie and Stuart Bouwmeester, of Penrith. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL.

AND in the phenomenal story of former Cootamundra girl and now Wagga resident Amanda Lawler, an MS sufferer, it was mentioned that the Honorary director of the foundation for Adult Stem Cell, Bruce Lahey, will be in Wagga tomorrow BUT in fact he will be at the Glenfield Scout Hall from 2pm on SUNDAY October 18.

Amanda’s story on how she has improved since taking a new breakthrough treatment for multiple sclerosis is well worth reading - the story appeared in Wednesday’s Cootamundra Herald.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

The Cootamundra Stadium has been a busy spot during these school holidays. There have been Vacation Care activities taking place under the guidance of TOP lady Helen Axsentieff with a large number of enthusiastic children present -

CHANGING HANDS

Well, Judi Saunders feels NOW is the time to relinquish ‘the reins’ of the Cootamundra Sewing Centre. She is here pictured with new owner Sonia Commins who takes over TOMORROW.

Judi and her mum Mrs Una Roberts have been at the helm of the Sewing Centre for around 45 years and now talented lady Sonia will be running it. Sonia reports that there will be updates and changes to her stock in the shop. The sewing classes and patchwork classes will remain the same BUT with many new and exciting fabrics due to arrive shortly.